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Proverbs 28:15

World English Bible

As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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Proverbs 28:15 in other translations

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:15 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:15 in context

  1. 13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,
    but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
  2. 14Blessed is the man who always fears;
    but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
  3. 15As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
    so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
  4. 16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
  5. 17A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
    no one will support him.